In many Christian circles, it is considered proper to pray for and bless the authorities (whatever that may mean in each case) and, in particular, the government, because The Bible would urge us to do so. Specifically, in the form of positive, supportive prayer that affirms authority. This is practiced without question and is, so to speak, one of the duties of a good Christian.

Martin has the A Closer Look at the Topic. What exactly are we being asked to do? What does it mean to pray for someone and bless them? Could it be that some people who pray actually not praying according to God's will, but rather to protect oneself from a completely different kind of cart Did you let them stretch?

Some provocative thoughts on an important topic that doesn't get enough attention.

You were bought at a high price; do not become slaves to people.
1 Corinthians 7:23

Book: Intercessors—Those Who Step Into the Gap (only available in German)

Book: May your heart beat again (only available in German)

PDF: "2022—Our Year of Jericho" by Dutch Sheets (PDF, only available in German)

Sermon: What About Authority?

Sermon: The Limits of Christian Obedience

Sermon: Romans 13 and the Limits of Our Obedience

PDF: Support for the Current Situation – ERB Frankfurt (PDF, only available in German)